Ficus (Moraceae), with over 800 species, is one of the understudied genera in modern
pharmacognosy. Rural households depend on their fruits for food while other plant parts such as
leaves and bark are utilised for medicinal ...

Mimusops caffra and Mimusops zeyheri, both of the plant family Sapotaceae are indigenous
plant species that grow widely in most parts of South Africa and the edible fruits of these species
are picked and eaten raw in ...

Marula and moringa seeds are used as a source of food, and the seed oils are used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and in medicines. This is due to its high nutritive value and high content of unsaturated fatty acids, which ...

Trifolium (clover) species are edible herbs that are rich in proteins, phytocompounds and essential macro and micro-nutrients. These herbaceous plants can therefore contribute significantly to the nutritional needs of ...

There is a rich diversity of indigenous edible plants in South Africa. Rural communities have for years, been collecting indigenous edible medicinal plants for food and for their medicinal properties. However, a combination ...

The significance of wastewater remediation before its discharge into the aquatic environment cannot be overemphasized. Adsorption has been proven to be effective for the removal of toxic pollutants from industrial effluents ...